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India has expanded its telecom security testing infrastructure by designating a new laboratory for IP router testing. The National Centre for Communication Security now has nine laboratories spread across multiple states to support comprehensive equipment certification. These labs can test 27 categories of telecommunication equipment, including 5G network functions. The move aligns with the government's vision to establish India as a global hub for telecom security testing and certification.

Key Points: India Expands Telecom Security Labs to 9 for Router Testing

  • Government adds 9th telecom security testing laboratory
  • Labs cover 27 telecommunication equipment categories
  • Enables faster compliance testing nationwide
  • Supports Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment scheme
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India now has 9 telecom security testing laboratories for IP routers

Government designates new telecom security testing lab, boosting India's infrastructure for comprehensive IP router and network equipment certification

"Another step toward making India a global hub for telecom security testing - Ministry of Communications"

New Delhi, Sep 23

In a boost to the telecom security testing ecosystem, the government on Tuesday designated one more telecom security testing laboratory for security testing of IP routers.

The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) under Department of Telecommunications, designated Noida-based Compliance International as a Telecom Security Testing Laboratory (TSTL) for testing IP routers under the Communication Security Certification (ComSec) scheme.

With this addition, the number of designated TSTLs in India has increased to nine.

These TSTLs are spread across Karnataka, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.

These laboratories provide pan-India access, enabling faster and more cost-effective compliance testing for OEMs, importers, and service providers, closer to their business hubs, according to the Ministry of Communications.

The designated laboratories are authorised to conduct security testing for 27 categories of telecommunication equipment, which includes IP Routers, Wi-Fi CPEs, Optical Line Terminals (OLTs), Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), and 23 Network functions of the 5G Core.

Security testing of multiple telecom products is already underway in these labs. A complete list of designated laboratories and the equipment categories assigned to them is available on the NCCS portal, according to the ministry.

This latest addition marks another step toward realising the Government's vision of making Indian a global hub for telecom security testing and certification.

NCCS has been mandated to operationalize the framework of security testing and certification for the telecom/ICT products in India under the ComSec scheme.

This scheme falls under broader 'Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE)', rules notified in September 2017 with security testing as one of the technical regulations.

The scheme mandates every OEM/importer/dealer who wishes to sell, import or use any telecom equipment in India, shall have to get their equipment security tested and certified under this scheme, according to the ministry.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some focus on telecom security! With 5G rolling out and increasing cyber threats, these testing labs are much needed. Hope they maintain strict standards and don't compromise on quality.
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Arjun K
Good initiative but I hope this doesn't become another bureaucratic hurdle for small telecom equipment manufacturers. The process should be transparent and time-bound.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the telecom sector, this is really encouraging. Having local testing facilities will significantly reduce costs and turnaround time for certification. Great for Make in India!
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Vikram M
Spread across Karnataka, Haryana, UP, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra - good geographical distribution! This will help companies from different regions access testing facilities easily. 👍
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Michael C
Important step for national security. With telecom infrastructure being critical, having indigenous testing capabilities is crucial. Hope they have world-class equipment and trained professionals.
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Ananya R
Testing 27 categories including 5G core functions is impressive! This shows India is preparing for the future. Hope this creates more job opportunities for telecom engineers and security experts.

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